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BuzzFeed debuts AI slop apps in bid for new revenue
BuzzFeed, the U.S.-based media company known best for its quizzes, listicles, and, for a time, a Pulitzer Prize-winning…
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Peacock expands into AI-driven video, mobile-first live sports, and gaming
Peacock is making a clear bet on two things: AI and mobile-first entertainment. Based on what the streamer…
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Substack launches a built-in recording studio
Publishing platform Substack is continuing to invest in video content as it launches the Substack Recording Studio, a…
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Disney+ is rolling out its TikTok-like ‘Verts’ short-form video feed
Disney+ is starting to roll out Verts, its new short-form video feed, to U.S. users on its mobile…
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Google Maps is getting an AI ‘Ask Maps’ feature and upgraded ‘immersive’ navigation
Google announced on Thursday that Google Maps is introducing a Gemini-powered conversational “Ask Maps” feature along with an…
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Alternative app store AltStore PAL joins the fediverse
AltStore PAL, an alternative app store for iOS, made possible by new regulations in markets like the EU…
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TikTok now lets Apple Music subscribers play full songs without leaving the app
TikTok has partnered with Apple Music to allow subscribers of the streaming service play full songs without leaving…
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AI-powered apps can make money, but struggle with long-term retention, new data shows
With the top app stores flooded with AI apps, developers may think the best bet for turning a…
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Periwinkle is making self-hosted social media on Bluesky’s AT Protocol even easier
The Berlin-based startup Periwinkle is offering a new avenue for those wanting to leave centralized social media operated…
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Claude’s consumer growth surge continues after Pentagon deal debacle
Claude’s daily active users are on the rise on mobile devices, as are its new app installs, following…